Coldplay fans reveal secret 'five-minute rule' to getting tickets to sold-out Wembley gigs
Coldplay fans have discovered a secret 'five-minute rule' to bagging tickets for the band's sold-out Wembley gigs.
In case you missed it, the British pop-rock group are preparing for 10 huge shows at the UK's largest arena, with the first performance taking place on Friday, August 22.
There are still a handful of resale tickets available on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo.
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Due to overwhelming demand, Ticketmaster recently released a batch of extra production tickets; but getting hold of the golden tickets is no easy feat, so fans are sharing a 'hidden hack' to boost your chances of making it to checkout.
On Reddit, one fan said: "Try to check Ticketmaster often. Once you enter the page for your date, refresh every five minutes."
Another agreed, as they wrote: "I've managed to get tickets on Ticketmaster. You just have to keep refreshing. I got mine about 11pm last night."
"You have to check several times a day but yes, it's luck.." a third said. "I was lucky enough to get tickets for two dates at Wembley. You have to look last minute on the same day, there may be tickets [available]."
According to fans, general admission tickets cost around £90. So, when are Coldplay heading to Wembley, and where else can you snag seats? Find out everything you need to know below.
Where to buy Coldplay Wembley Stadium tickets
At the time of writing, you can purchase Coldplay tickets on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo. Resale prices start from £113.
If you're after the VIP treatment, you can find hospitality packages on Seat Unique here. Prices start from £799.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites like the ones listed here.
When are Coldplay performing at Wembley Stadium?
As mentioned above, there are 10 opportunities to be a part of the crowd at Wembley Stadium. Coldplay will kick things off on Friday, August 22 with shows running until Monday, September 8. You can find a full list of dates below.
Coldplay 2025 Wembley Stadium dates:
- August 22, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 23, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 26, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 27, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 30, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 31, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- August 31, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- September 3, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- September 4, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- September 7, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
- September 8, 2025 - London, Wembley Stadium
What's the Coldplay Wembley Stadium set list?
According to Set List FM, Coldplay played the below set list at last performance at Craven Park on Tuesday, August 19. The set list is likely to change depending on the venue, but will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Coldplay August 19, 2025 set list:
- Act .i. Planets:
- Higher Power
- Adventure of a Lifetime
- Paradise
- The Scientist
- Act .ii. Moons:
- Viva la Vida
- Hymn for the Weekend
- True Love
- Charlie Brown
- Yellow
- Act .iii. Stars:
- Human Heart
- People of the Pride
- Clocks
- WE PRAY
- Infinity Sign
- Something Just Like This
- My Universe
- A Sky Full of Stars
- Act .iv. Home:
- Sparks
- In My Place
- The Jumbotron Song
- Fix You
- feelslikeimfallinginlove
What time will Coldplay start at Wembley Stadium?
Wembley Stadium will open at 5pm with the first act starting at 6pm. Coldplay are expected to take to the stage from 8.15pm and the set will last for around two hours.
As for support acts, Starr, Tems, Beabadoobee, Chloe Qisha, Elyanna, and Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, have been confirmed to perform on select nights. See you there?
Danielle Fowler